Simile:
* "He was as pale as a ghost." (Describing Harry after encountering the Dementors) This compares Harry's paleness to the color of a ghost, emphasizing his fear.
* "He was as thin as a rake." (Describing Sirius Black) This comparison emphasizes Sirius's gaunt and emaciated appearance.
* "He was as slippery as an eel." (Describing Ron Weasley's escape from detention) This simile highlights Ron's quick and effortless escape.
Metaphor:
* "A shiver ran down Harry’s spine." (Describing Harry's fear) This metaphor conveys the sensation of fear as a physical, chilling feeling.
* "He was a shadow of his former self." (Describing Sirius Black) This metaphor emphasizes Sirius's weakened and changed appearance.
* "He was a whirlwind of energy." (Describing Ron Weasley's playful nature) This metaphor portrays Ron's energetic and lively personality.
Personification:
* "The wind howled like a banshee." This personifies the wind, giving it a human-like quality of howling like a mythical creature.
* "The castle seemed to hold its breath." This personifies the castle, giving it a feeling of anticipation and suspense.
* "The clock ticked away the minutes." This personifies the clock, giving it an active role in measuring time.
Hyperbole:
* "He was the biggest, ugliest spider Harry had ever seen." This exaggeration emphasizes the spider's size and ugliness.
* "He had a thousand things to do." (Describing Ron's busy schedule) This exaggeration highlights the feeling of being overwhelmed.
* "He was so scared, he thought his heart would burst." This exaggeration highlights the intensity of Harry's fear.
Alliteration:
* "He was so scared, he couldn't speak." (Describing Harry's fear) The repetition of the "s" sound creates a sense of anxiety and hesitation.
* "He was a dark, dangerous creature." (Describing Sirius Black) The repetition of the "d" sound creates a feeling of danger and mystery.
Onomatopoeia:
* "The door creaked open." The sound word "creaked" imitates the sound of the door opening.
* "The owl hooted in the tree." The sound word "hooted" imitates the sound of the owl.
These examples are just a few of the many instances of figurative language in "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban." They contribute to the book's rich storytelling, vivid imagery, and emotional impact.